ASTM A312/A312M A312 Type 316 Introduce
ASTM A312/A312M is an important international standard that defines the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical properties of five types of austenitic stainless steel alloy. It helps ensure product quality and consistency, and reduces product defects and lead times. The standard is used to manufacture stainless steel pipes for a variety of applications, including heating and cooling systems, process piping, pressure vessels, and food and beverage processing equipment.
Smelting temperature:1312°C - 1391°C
Application:Seamless and welded austenitic stainless steel tube
ASTM A312/A312M A312 Type 316 Material Mechanical Properties
The mechanical properties of ASTM A312/A312M A312 Type 316 stainless steel pipe are essential in determining the strength, ductility, and toughness of the material. The three main mechanical properties of this material are its yield strength, tensile strength, and modulus of elasticity. The minimum required yield strength of these pipes is 0.2% of the specified ultimate tensile strength, the minimum required ultimate tensile strength is 65 Ksi (448 MPa), and the minimum required modulus of elasticity is 29,000 ksi (200,000 MPa).
The mechanical properties of the ASTM A312/A312M A312 Type 316 steel are as follows:
| YieldRp0.2 | ≤ 971 (MPa) |
| TeileRm | ≤ 862 (MPa) |
| ImpactKV/Ku | 21(J) |
| ElongationA | 14% |
| Reduction in cross section on fractureZ | 14% |
| As-Heat-Treated Condition | Solution and Aging, Annealing, Ausaging, Q+T,etc |
| Brinell hardness (HBW) | 431 |
ASTM A312/A312M A312 Type 316 Material Thermal Properties
The thermal performance parameters of the ASTM A312/A312M A312 Type 316 steel are as follows:
| Temperature (°C) | 24 | 543 | 815 |
| Modulus of elasticity (GPa) | - | 887 | - |
| Mean coefficient of thermal expaion ×10-6/(°C) | - | - | 41 |
| Thermal conductivity (W/m·°C) | - | 12.3 | 42.2 |
| Specific thermal capacity (J/kg·°C) | - | 434 | - |
| Specific electrical resistivity (Ω mm²/m) | 0.43 | - | - |
| Deity (kg/dm³) | - | - | 434 |
| Poisson’s coefficient, ν | - | - | 244 |
ASTM A312/A312M A312 Type 316 Material Machining Technology
ASTM A312/A312M A312 Type 316 is an austenitic stainless steel which contains a high level of chromium and nickel. This gives it excellent corrosion and heat resistance, making it an ideal choice for applications such as automotive exteriors, food processing and storage and other items exposed to high temperatures and moisture. It also has superior Machinability, making it well-suited for machining operations such as turning, drilling and grinding. Its mechanical properties are also high, including a yield strength of 80,000 PSI and a tensile strength of 105,000 PSI.